Big opportunity for Murphy today.

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

I agree with him. There were quite a few City players who were tired in the last twenty minutes and yet it was Murphy, who was playing well and one of the men who could have done with a full ninety minutes given his lack of game time who was taken off. Under the two Neils, it seemed almost compulsory that Murphy had to be subbed in games he started no matter how he was playing,and now Mick McCarthy has done the same thing - maybe he has some sort of chronic injury which needs constant monitoring, but if he does, there’s been little sign of it while he’s on the pitch.

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I personally think Mick's playing hardball with Murphy - I've seen him quite a lot in training/U23s, doesn't pass, makes stupid speculative shots. Looks like he doesn't want to be there.

My assumption has, and always will be his attitude has held him back. I would assume that Mick's saying you don't try in training you don't get a full 90 regardless how good you are.

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

Possibly, but Moore needed treatment on at least one occasion and if there’s one player we should be taking off as a precaution, it’s surely him? I’d also say that Moore was so knackered in the last ten minutes that one of Watters, Harris or Davies may have been more effective than him.

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That's where Pato should have been filling in. Final 20.

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Originally Posted by WJ99mobile

That's where Pato should have been filling in. Final 20.

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or glatzel

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Originally Posted by Rjk

or glatzel

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Paterson fits our style of play more than Glatzel.

another big opportunity for Murphy today....

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Originally Posted by Rjk

another big opportunity for Murphy today....

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Gets to put a price tag on his bag

Not so good tonight but still better than he was under NH.
Overplays the ball when he shouldn’t be and as the commentators said he needs to less theatrical when getting hit or falling over.

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Originally Posted by BLUEAWAY

Not so good tonight but still better than he was under NH.
Overplays the ball when he shouldn’t be and as the commentators said he needs to less theatrical when getting hit or falling over.

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I think that he did alright. The difference between this group of player under MM as opposed to NH, is that they're working much harder for each other, there's an honesty about our play. What i liked about Murphy tonight is that he grafted, even when the ball wasn't bouncing for him. It makes such a difference.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I think that he did alright. The difference between this group of player under MM as opposed to NH, is that they're working much harder for each other, there's an honesty about our play. What i liked about Murphy tonight is that he grafted, even when the ball wasn't bouncing for him. It makes such a difference.

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Kept going too. Chose the wrong options a few times but kept trying which is great to see. Him and Ojo will be pushing each other in training now, hope MM can keep the competition going.

I'm not sure if its confidence belief or just good man management , but Mick has certainly got Murphy playing well, can he do better? Of course he can and hopefully he will, like a lot of fans I want him to have a good run in the side and show the undoubted qualities he definitely has on a consistent basis, well done to Mick for getting the best out of him

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I think that he did alright. The difference between this group of player under MM as opposed to NH, is that they're working much harder for each other, there's an honesty about our play. What i liked about Murphy tonight is that he grafted, even when the ball wasn't bouncing for him. It makes such a difference.

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No player should be applauded for putting a shift as expected although some such as Vaulks are doing even more. What we need from players like Ojo, Murphy and Wilson is flair, a touch of magic to help us win and to compensate for their occasional laziness. Yes Murphy grafted more than we normally see him do. Remember Noone, worked his bollocks off but lost the ability to excite.